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PCI Sound Card Channel 4.1, Cmi/Ht8738 Chip, 4 Channel Surround Sound Output, Stereo Surround Cmi8738, Spdif Digital Audio Indication for Windows
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Septpenta PCI Sound Card Channel 4.1

Bottom line: The Septpenta PCI Sound Card Channel 4.1 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Support for Windows 98 / for Windows2000 / XP / NT signal voltage (0.5V~5V).
  • ✓ Backed by Septpenta's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Specification:Item Type: Sound cardSignal‑to‑Noise Ratio: 120dBSupport: For Windows 98 / for Windows2000 / XP / NT signal voltage (0.5V~5V)Package List:1 x Sound Card1 x Optical Disc

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Septpenta PCI Sound Card Channel 4.1 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. Septpenta's sound cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sound cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • THIS SOUND CARD USES CMI/HT8738 CHIP: THE CHIP'S SIGNAL‑TO‑NOISE RATIO REACHES 120DB, PCI PLUG‑AND‑PLAY INTERFACE‑FULL DUPLEX PLAYBACK AND RECORDING‑HRTF 3D SPATIAL POSITIONING SOUND EFFECTS, SUPPORTS DIRCET SOUND 3D AND A3D INTERFACES.
  • Support for Windows 98 / for Windows2000 / XP / NT signal voltage (0.5V~5V).
  • SUPPORT 4‑CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND OUTPUT: support DLS sound library technology, support A3D 1.0 and DS3D, compatible with DirectSound 3D and EAX sound effects. Supports 24‑bit SPDIF, OUT and SPDIF IN at the same time, and supports optical fiber input and
  • This card supports music synthesizer, traditional sound card, and supportsfull duplex playback and recording.
  • SUPPORT DIRECT MUSIC ‑SPDIF DIGITAL AUDIO INDICATORS: 24‑bit stereo, 44KHzsound sampling recording and playback, 120dB sound quality full duplex playback recording.

Full Specifications

BrandSeptpenta
PlatformWindows 2000, Windows 98
Mfr Part NumberSeptpentak31xocn58m
Audio Output ModeStereo, Surround Sound
Hardware InterfacePCI
Maximum Sample Rate44 KHz
Hardware ConnectivityPCI
Signal-to-Noise Ratio120 db
Surround Sound Channel Configuration4 1
Full listing titlePCI Sound Card Channel 4.1, Cmi/Ht8738 Chip, 4 Channel Surround Sound Output, Stereo Surround Cmi8738, Spdif Digital Audio Indication for Windows

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